SEVILLA

Sun 4th March.
In the morning after breakfast we packed and left our bags at the hotel,then we
went by taxi to the other side of the river over the Puenta de Isabel11 to the
neighbourhood of "Triana" which has narrow streets and houses with balconies
full of plant pots and is also the center of the tile makers houses-see the first
pictures.We arrived early and lost our selfs in the area as we strolled around
and went down to the Calle Betis which is the road with only one pavement by
the river ,since the 18th century when the piers and docks along the river side
took over,its view of Sevilla has no rival. We then discoverd the various old
churches,all with there own history,the picture is of the church of the Macarena
Triana is full of atmosphere and is the home of the "workers" of Sevilla inc,
potters,artists,bullfighters and flamenco .We had a tapas lunch in the "Casa
Cuesta" which is the oldest and best tapas bar in Sevilla,the home of Tapas!
The picture does not show the atmosphere of the bar which is open fron 12.30
to 12.30 every day.We had tapas of,kidneys in sherry,cured ham,veal stew,
spinach with chick peas,savoury cold potatoe salad,the house special croquettes
and baby fried plaice!! over a long and leisurely lunch !! We then set off home with
the promise to return.